Technical Trainer - Electrical Assembly

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Title: Technical Trainer – Electrical Assembly

Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for an Electrical Assembly Trainer to join our team and train entry-level Academy students in the fundamental skills required for electrical assembly and manufacturing. This is a hands-on training position responsible for developing employees through a combination of classroom instruction, practical demonstrations, and shop-floor training. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical or electrical assembly background and the ability to effectively teach employees with little to no previous electrical experience.

Responsibilities:

• Train entry-level Academy students on the fundamentals of electrical assembly, wiring, and safe work practices.
• Provide classroom and hands-on instruction in basic electrical concepts, electrical safety, basic math, tape measure reading, and blueprint/schematic reading.
• Demonstrate proper use of hand tools, power tools, electrical tools, and testing equipment.
• Train employees on basic wire installation, routing, connections, and terminations.
• Teach trainees how to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Demonstrate proper electrical assembly techniques and reinforce quality workmanship standards.
• Work with HR, Safety, and Production teams to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with on-the-job training by coordinating trainer/trainee interaction and helping employees transition from the Academy to the production floor.
• Monitor trainee progress, provide coaching and feedback, and document training completion and skill development.
• Reinforce workplace safety requirements and proper use of PPE throughout training.
• Assist with new-hire safety and manufacturing orientation as needed.
• Continuously evaluate training methods and recommend improvements to electrical assembly training.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in electrical assembly, industrial electrical work, electrical manufacturing, panel building, control wiring, or a related electrical field.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical assembly practices and electrical safety.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with wire installation, routing, connections, and terminations preferred.
• Experience training, teaching, coaching, or mentoring employees strongly preferred.
• Ability to explain technical concepts in a clear, hands-on manner to entry-level employees.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed.
• Comfortable working in both a classroom setting and an active manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous electrical training or instructional experience.
• Experience working with industrial electrical equipment, control panels, switchgear, power distribution equipment, or similar electrical assemblies.
• Experience training employees who are new to manufacturing or the electrical trade.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.